In an exhilarating encounter in the 2nd round of the Asian Football Cup group stage, the national football team of Uzbekistan faced off against India on Thursday, January 18. The match proved to be a showcase of skill and precision, with Uzbekistan emerging triumphant with a 3-0 win, OlymipUz reports.
The game kicked off with a rapid goal by Abbosbek Fayzullaev in the 4th minute, as he found the back of the net with a powerful header. The attacking prowess of Uzbekistan continued to shine, with Igor Sergeev doubling the lead in the 18th minute, capitalizing on an offensive play initiated by Abbosbek.
As the first half drew to a close, Sherzod Nasrullaev extended the lead, slotting the ball past the Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu after a setup by Farrukh Sayfiev.
The second half witnessed a solid defensive performance from Uzbekistan, preventing any goals from the Indian side. The match concluded with Uzbekistan securing a 3-0 victory, earning three crucial points in the group stage. This result propelled the Srechko Katanes-led team to a total of 4 points in the group.
In the concurrent group match, Australia narrowly defeated Syria, adding another layer of intrigue to Group B's dynamics.
After the 2nd round, the standings in Group B were as follows:
- Uzbekistan: 4 points
- Australia: 3 points
- Syria: 3 points
- India: 0 points
Asian Cup 2nd Round Match Results:
India 0:3 Uzbekistan
Goals: 0:1 (4') Abbosbek Fayzullaev, 0:2 (18') Igor Sergeev, 0:3 (45+3') Sherzod Nasrullaev.
Earlier Daryo reported that Abbosbek Fayzullaev, an emerging football talent from Uzbekistan has been nominated for the title of Best Young Player in 2023 by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). This accolade is bestowed upon exceptional players under the age of 20, born after January 1, 2003.
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